- September 12, 2024
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Life is too short.
That’s the motto new Winter Garden residents Philip and Tiffany Obradovich live by following the recent loss of several close family members, as well as Philip Obradovich’s battle with cancer.
While some drown in the sadness of life’s tragedies, the husband-and-wife duo have decided on following a different path for themselves and their three children.
Six months ago, the family decided to make the move from Wesley Chapel to Winter Garden.
Earlier this month, Philip and Tiffany Obradovich also decided to share their passions with their new community by opening Winter Card’N Collectibles off Dillard Street.
The store is a haven for collectors seeking rare gems and cherished classics alike. With a curated selection spanning from vintage relics to modern-day marvels, the store caters to every fan’s fervor.
Whether a seasoned collector or a newcomer to the hobby, the shop’s knowledgeable team is dedicated to providing a personalized experience, guiding patrons through the extensive inventory with expertise and enthusiasm.
Items in the store include sports cards, dolls, jerseys, loungefly backpacks and Funko Pops, and online and in-person transactions both are offered.
BUILDING A NEW HOME
Tiffany Obradovich was commuting about 90 minutes from the family’s home in Wesley Chapel to Ocoee for about a year to take her two daughters to cheer at Top Gun All Stars of Orlando.
Recently, the family decided to start renting a house in Winter Garden and fell in love with the downtown area.
Philip and Tiffany Obradovich said they would have loved to open their start-up, brick-and-mortar shop in the downtown area, but the prices for rent were too expensive, and so they decided on what they felt was the next best location.
“It reminds me of a small, hometown type of vibe, but then you just drive a couple of streets up, and you’re kind of in the city,” Tiffany Obradovich said. “It’s the best of both worlds, really. I love walking over to downtown Winter Garden and exploring all of the mom-and-pop shops and the family events on the weekends. It’s just a place that you want to raise your kids and have your family in.”
Although Philip Obradovich co-ran a collectibles shop in the early 2000s, over the years, the couple have mostly kept their buying and selling of items exclusively online.
However, the new move inspired them to make a change.
Winter Card’N Collectibles opened its doors Monday, Aug. 5.
‘IT’S ALWAYS BEEN OUR THING’
Collectibles are a tradition for the Obradovich family.
Philip Obradovich always loved and watched sports, although his interest in sports cards has come and gone over the years.
He was active in the sports cards community in the 1990s, and although he fell out of the hobby for a while, he picked it back up in 2003 for about seven years before losing interest again.
About 18 months ago, he entered back into the sports cards realm again.
Tiffany Obradovich has had a love for collectibles since she was a little girl.
She used to collect Trolls and Spice Girls dolls, although she would never open them.
“I always wanted to keep them sealed,” she said. “I guess I was a very weird kid, because everyone else usually wants to open their gifts as soon as they receive them. I was always big into collecting items. Even recently, these McDonald’s cups came out, and what’s the first thing I want to do? Go to McDonald’s and get every single one of them.”
The couple has been married for almost 12 years, and they said collectibles always have been their thing. They even collected L.O.L Surprise dolls with their daughters growing up.
Now, Philip and Tiffany Obradovich are excited to share their love for collectibles with the Winter Garden community. The couple plans to host trade nights at the shop where locals can meet, engage, and enjoy small snacks and refreshments.
“The larger we get, the more we can do,” Philip Obradovich said. “We want to help, visit and patronize all of the local stores in our community, and we just want to grow.”
